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HOW TO CROCHET FOUNDATION STITCHES: double, half-double & single crochet tutorial

HOW TO CROCHET FOUNDATION STITCHES: double, half-double & single crochet tutorial

by @bykristine

Craft

Crochet

Difficulty

Beginner

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About This Pattern

This tutorial teaches how to create foundation stitches (double crochet, half-double crochet, and single crochet) as an alternative to traditional chains, allowing for a more flexible starting row and easy stitch additions.

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